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Malibu Boats

Malibu Boats is an American builder of inboard towboats for wake surfing, wakeboarding and waterskiing, founded in 1982 by six California friends.

Last updated September 15, 2026

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Overview

Malibu Boats designs and builds inboard towboats for watersports. According to the company's own history, six California friends founded the company in 1982, naming it Malibu for the coastal paradise where long days on the water are a way of life. The brand states that its passion for transforming flat water into rideable waves has made it the worldwide towboat leader, and that today 1 of every 2 towboats sold worldwide is produced by Malibu. Its current model lines include the M-Series, LSV Series, MXZ Series and Crossover/Ski, and its boats feature Dynamic Wave Technology combining Surf Gate, Power Wedge III and Hard Tank Ballast, along with Command Center presets, precision electric steering and Surf Band.

History

In 1982, six California friends channeled their shared passion for waterskiing into designing and building a new wave of ski boats. They named the company Malibu, for the coastal paradise where enjoying long days on the water and riding the perfect wave is a way of life. Rejecting "good enough" as a substitute for state-of-the-art, Malibu began a dedication to innovation that continues today. The company states that its team's passion for transforming flat water into rideable waves has made Malibu the undisputed worldwide towboat leader with a long roster of industry-firsts, and that it has become the largest and most successful producer of inboard towboats in the world, with 1 of every 2 towboats sold worldwide produced by Malibu.

Products and positioning

The perfect balance of wave customization, ease of use, and uncompromising quality; the world's most trusted wake surf, wake and ski towboats.

  • M-Series

    The Unsurpassed Alphas; 23'-24'2" hull length, 16-17 max capacity, 4,105-4,719 LBS max factory ballast; as low as $180,020.

  • LSV Series

    Best-Selling Traditional Bows; 23'-26'5 hull length, 14-18 max capacity, 4,160-6,100 LBS max factory ballast; as low as $126,873.

  • MXZ Series

    Maximized Pickle-Fork Luxury; 21' 11"-24' 5" hull length, 14-17 max capacity, 4,170-4,635 LBS max factory ballast; as low as $147,531.

  • Crossover/Ski

    Multisport Performance. Zero Compromise.; 20'-21' 5" hull length, 7-13 max capacity, 3,425-3,585 LBS max factory ballast; as low as $98,403.

Recent events

  • Malibu Boats acquires Maverick Boat Group[3]

    Reported:

    Malibu Boats acquired Maverick Boat Group, which comprises the Cobia, Pathfinder, Maverick, and Hewes brands, for about $150 million.

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